MICHELLE BLAIR STARNES FNP
NPI 1487052445
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Michelle Starnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Starnes is 1487052445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2014.

Q: What is Michelle Starnes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Starnes was last updated on December 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 08, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1205 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 855-3644(828) 855-3351 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Michelle Blair Starnes Fnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHELLE BLAIR STARNES FNP (NPI 1487052445) is an individual family provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5007368) and active in the NPI registry since December 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487052445

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameMICHELLE BLAIR STARNESCredential: FNP

Location Address1205 N CENTER STHickory, NC 28601-3759

Mailing Address1205 N Center StHickory, NC 28601-3759 · (828) 855-3644 · Fax (828) 855-3351

Phone(828) 855-3644

Fax(828) 855-3351

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2014

✔ NPI 1487052445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 5007368

1205 N CENTER ST, Hickory, NC 28601

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michelle Blair Starnes Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1355667130

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150313002289

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

160 services73 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

89 services61 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

64 services64 patients

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

61 services61 patients

Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes G0446

This is a yearly, personal consultation focused on behaviors affecting heart health. It lasts 15 minutes and may cover topics like diet, exercise, and stress management. It's about learning healthy habits to protect your heart.

59 services59 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

52 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340143

Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

7 suppliers20 claims58 services$6.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers15 claims86 services$2.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

1 supplier18 claims18 services$13.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

1 supplier17 claims17 services$32.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers19 claims19 services$75.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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